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Mongoose
Mongooses are a family of land mammals consisting of 33 species. They are native to Africa, Asia and southern Europe and they have been introduced to certain islands in both Hawaii and the Caribbean.
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Some species of mongoose are pets in their native places in Asia and Africa, the Mideast and southern Europe. They require a good trainer, however.
It is illegal to have any of the thirty species in the US because they can devastate our native ground dwelling animals. For example, mongooses were imported into some West Indies islands for rodent control, but they pursued 7 species of amphibians and reptiles to extinction. They also eat eggs and birds. Another disastrous importation of mongooses, in 1883, left Hawai'i with permanently altered ecosystems.
These are wonderful, fascinating, complex little animals beautifully adapted to their native wild places. The US also has some equally lovely little animals that are native here. For example, captive-born Southern Flying squirrels make good pets and of course ferrets do, too.
Indian mongoose harm which other species?
you know, you could always google it or wikipedia it, not everyone is going to know the answer to your question...
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but to answer your question...
Mongooses are predators, feeding on a variety of small mammals, birds, reptiles (especially snakes), insects, crabs, bird eggs and some semi-aquatic species feed on fish. However, some do also incorporate plant material into their diet, feeding on fruits and tubers.
Are meerkats and mongooses mustelids?
No, the meerkat is a type of mongoose, and they are not related to mustelids.
Are mongoose an amphibian or an reptile?
No mongoose have spinal cords, but they are so flexible it's almost not there.
Where can you find a mongoose?
You can't. Besides a mongoose is mean as hell. Actually whoever said this hasn't done their research. First, there are several species of mongoose. And although most are solitary, and may get ornery as a result there are species of mongoose, like the meerkat, that are quite loveable and make great pets. Although meerkats in particular, like monkeys or goats will destroy property. I'm pretty sure its not legal to keep them as pets in the states, even though in snake country they would be very helpful, but they are often kept as pets in the UK. I believe you may be able to obtain a special permit however. You can do some research on your own for breeders, who should be able to help you out on the permit.
Why doesn't a mongoose die after eating a venomous snake?
Mongooses of this genus are famous for their snake-fighting ability
and are often portrayed fighting a cobra. Research has shown that although
the mongoose is tolerant of small dosages of cobra venom, it is not immune
to it. Mongooses are almost always victorious because of their speed,
agility, and timing and also because of their thick coat.
The venom has to injected into the animal, therefore, merely eating
the snake does not cause a problem since the venom is digested by the
acids in the animal's stomach.
Venom is actually just modified saliva. It's primary function is to
capture/kill the prey and then it also helps to digest the prey.
Some venoms are referred to as hematoxic which means that they primarily
affect the blood. Almost all American pitvipers fall into this category. A
hematoxic venom destroys tissue and is very painful.
Neurotoxic venoms attack the nervous system and brain. These may cause
almost no pain, but shut down the respiratory systems and interfere with
heart functions. Good examples of these types of snakes are the cobra and
coral snakes.
Snake venom is made up of about 20 different enzymes. Species usually
have 6-12 of theseenzymes. These enzymes determine the toxicity of the
snake and whether it is hemotoxic or neurotoxic.
Here's a short answer: Mongoose are afraid of humans, as we are much bigger than them, however, if a human were ever to disturb their habitat or way of life in anyway then they wouldn't be afraid to charge back at that specific human.
What animals are predators of the mongoose?
How do mongooses capture its prey?
Mongooses are fierce, active hunters, feeding on a variety of ground-living animals, as well as eggs, and, in some species, fruits. They live in a variety of habitats and occupy rock crevices or holes, or dig burrows. Unlike civets, they lack scent glands. Typical mongooses, species of the genus Herpestes,are weasellike in appearance, with long, slender bodies, pointed faces, and bushy tails. Their hair is coarse and shaggy. They range in length from 11/2 to 31/2 ft (45-106 cm) including the tail, which is about as long as the head and body. The Indian gray mongoose, H. edwardsi, is known for its ability to kill snakes, including cobras. A medium-sized mongoose, it lives in arid rocky or brushy areas, or cultivated pastures. When attacking a snake, the mongoose provokes it to strike repeatedly, avoiding it by agile dodging; when the snake is exhausted the mongoose seizes its head in its jaws and crushes the skull. Skill in evading the snake is learned, and young mongooses often die of snakebite.However, ingested snake venom is harmless to the mongoose, which eats the snake's head and venom glands.
There are thirty species of Mongoose.
Not knowing what species you refer to I can give you only general statistics.
Lifespan in captivity is 20 years
Size: Head and body, 7 to 25 in (18 to 64 cm); Tail, 6 to 21 in (15 to 53 cm)
Weight: 12 oz to 11 lb (340 g to 5 kg)
What is the plual of mongoose?
Unlike the word goose, the form does not change - it has the regular plural mongooses.
What is the life span of a mongoose?
It depends on the breed of mongoose. But the average lifespan of a Mongoose is about 20 years in captivity. This answer is from the website national geographic http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/mongoose.html The lifespan of a mongoose is twelve years.
How many different kinds of mongoose are there?
Mongooses live in southern Asia, Africa, and southern Europe, as well as some Caribbean and Hawaiian islands, where they are introduced species. There are more than thirty species, ranging from one to four feet in length. (Wikipedia)
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What is a mongoose natural enemies?
So far I've found only the King Cobra which the mongoose often can defend against.
I'll keep looking!
When did Sacagawea give birth to her child?
Sacajawea have birth to a son, jean baptiste, on feb. 11, 1805. she was 16.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3389
They can be very dangerous with their sharp teeth and sharp claws, and most can be very aggressive.
Are mongooses dangerous to human beings?
if you mess with them they will either run away or fell dangered and try to attack you. But the answer to this question is sometimes Updated answer: In the modern world the answer to that question is not very pretty. Humans and animals share the same Planet, and at the moment humans are the winning predator. There are many endangered animals, many are strong predators like tigers, panthers and many others. So I would say the mongooses better watch out.
